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Tortington Drone Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Tortington, with photographs and a written report.
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
Drone roof survey in Tortington
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. We’ll tell you if a drone is not the right tool for your roof. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. Typical surveys look at slates or tiles shifted by high winds and loose ridge and hip tiles, across large and complex roofs, chimney stacks and flat roofs on upper floors.
In a village or hamlet like Tortington, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Tortington (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Why get it checked now?
Close-up photos make conversations with roofers clearer. They show the location and extent of each defect. Outbuildings and barns around Tortington are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Tortington
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Plain-English reports with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Tortington?
Height and steep pitches make close inspection risky. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. A drone gets close-up views from a safe position on the ground.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
Take a building like Arundel CofE Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Towns and villages near Tortington
Other services in Tortington
Landlords, agents and block managers in Tortington
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Tortington
Is drone flying allowed in Tortington?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Will you come out to Tortington?
Yes, Tortington is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
How fast do I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Around Tortington, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Drone roof surveys in Tortington: local notes
Tortington lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
With Ecclesden Manor about 4.7 miles east, the area around Tortington has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof itself. For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary Magdalene's Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Tortington is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We visit Tortington as part of our work across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. There is also a page for Brighton.
All of BN18 is within our area for drone roof surveys. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Ford Road and Gaugemaster Way or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Ford (1 mile south), Lyminster (1 mile east), Arundel (1 mile north-east), Wick (2 miles south-east) and Climping (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Near you in Tortington
We work in homes and buildings around The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station and The Littlehampton Academy, among other places. There is a railway station in Tortington itself: Ford station. Nearby you will also find Arundel Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (1.4 miles north). Open spaces near Tortington include WWT Arundel.